Bucket Operator ATE

Asplundh Tree Expert Co; South Hill (VA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Sponsored Retirement Plan

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert Co is seeking a Bucket Operator in South Hill, VA. This full-time position involves assisting in tree removal along electrical power lines. The ideal candidate must have a Commercial Driver's License and be familiar with electrical hazards. Responsibilities also include operating bucket trucks and ensuring safety in work areas. Competitive hourly pay and benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 1+ year of related industry experience required.
• Commercial Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in clearing and removing trees along power lines.
• Operate aerial lift devices to reach branches.
• Promote good customer relations and communicate effectively.

Skills

Knowledge of electrical hazards

Ability to identify tree and shrub species

Physical energy and hand-to-eye coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial Driver's License

Job description

Bucket Operator ATE

Brand: Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC

Location: South Hill, VA, United States

Date Posted: Feb 2, 2026

Requisition Number: 3607

Description

Bucket Operator CDL Required

This role is responsible for assisting with the clearing and removal of trees along electrical power lines and right-of-ways. A Bucket Operator operates an aerial lift device (bucket truck) to reach branches interfering with electric lines.

Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay: Competitive, Hourly

Benefits:

• Company Sponsored Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Plans, assigns, directs, checks, and coordinates work.
• Obtains written or oral permission from property owners to trim or remove trees or perform other work on property; arranges access, advises of interruption, and explains work to be done.
• Promotes and maintains good customer and public relations through effective accomplishment of assigned work and appropriate behavior of employees on the crew.
• Cooperates with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways.
• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, and markers to protect employees and the public.
• Responsible for quality and quantity of production and for following safe practices while clearing and trimming trees and brush away from utility lines.
• Operates and services equipment such as gasoline, hydraulic tools, power saws, winches, buckets, chippers, and sprayers.
• Operates a Bucket near energized lines to remove branches and tree material.
• Performs tree and bucket rescue.
• Uses hand tools such as axes, hand-lines, saws, block and tackle, and pruners.
• Cleans up and disposes of all debris.
• Sprays brush and stumps with appropriate application of herbicides.
• Trains new personnel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be familiar with electrical hazards.
• Possesses working knowledge and can identify tree and shrub species.
• Work demands physical energy, twisting, some lifting ability, and hand-to-eye coordination.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ year of related industry experience required.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• Commercial Driver's License required.

Physical Requirements:

• RARE (less than 10%): Sitting, kneeling, crawling, color vision, climbing stairs.
• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): Stooping, squatting, climbing on/off truck, climbing ladders, pushing, reading, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• FREQUENT (up to 66%): Carrying, pulling, balancing, body‑twisting, hearing/speech range, lifting up to 10 lbs., manual dexterity, speaking clearly, walking.
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Standing, sense of touch, gripping, seeing, reaching, depth perception, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., climbing.

Safety

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance and coordination of equipment and tools, maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing assignments, wear personal protective equipment as necessary, enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, endure traversing various terrain, perform duties throughout a standard 8‑ or 10‑hour day, communicate effectively, read, write, and comprehend written or verbal instructions, and handle conflict professionally.

• Works at all temperatures and will be exposed to nature, including irritating plants and biting or stinging insects.
• Works near energized parts or equipment.
• Works in traffic.
• Works around excessive noise from machines, jackhammers, gas drills, and other equipment with proper hearing protection.
• Exposed to hazards of working near power equipment, traffic, high voltage wires, and falling limbs.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e‑Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.